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British police make new arrest in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation

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Ann Widdecombe *Devon and Cornwall Police Matt Longman Reform UK Haytor

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Jul 12 – Jul 18

2 articles|2 sources
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Al Jazeera7h ago

British police make new arrest in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation

British police have arrested a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire in connection with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with serious injuries in her rural home in Haytor on Thursday, after reportedly being attacked on Wednesday afternoon. A 26-year-old man previously arrested near the scene has been released without further investigation. Devon and Cornwall Police stated they are working at a significant pace to find the killer and do not believe there is a public risk. Counterterrorism officers assisted in the arrest, though the incident is not believed to be terrorism-related.

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The Guardian - World News8h ago

Nothing to suggest Ann Widdecombe death politically motivated, say police

Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murdering former Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe. Officers stated there is nothing to suggest the death was politically motivated or terrorism-related, and they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday, having sustained serious injuries. She may have been deceased for over 24 hours before discovery. Detectives are keeping an open mind regarding the motive but have urged the public not to engage in speculation, which is distressing to the family. The arrest was made in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

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Police arrested a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire in connection with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

— Devon and Cornwall Police

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A 26-year-old man previously arrested near the scene has been released and is no longer under investigation.

— Devon and Cornwall Police

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Ann Widdecombe was found dead in her isolated rural home in Haytor on Thursday, having sustained 'serious injuries'.

— Devon and Cornwall Police

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Police believe Widdecombe was attacked around 12:30pm on Wednesday, after failing to appear for a TV interview.

— Devon and Cornwall Police

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Counterterrorism officers supported the arrest, but there is no information to suggest it is terrorism-related.

— Devon and Cornwall Police

Jul 5 – Jul 11

12 articles|5 sources
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Al Jazeera2d ago

UK police arrest man suspected of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe

British police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old Reform UK politician. Widdecombe was found dead at her home in southwest England on Thursday with serious injuries. Devon and Cornwall Police stated the incident is not being treated as terrorism or politically motivated. The suspect remains in custody, and the murder inquiry is in its early stages. Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and prominent Brexit campaigner, was a distinguished politician over many years. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed shock and condolences to her family and friends.

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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

UK police release man arrested over killing of former politician Ann Widdecombe

British police have released a 26-year-old man arrested in connection with the killing of former Member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with serious injuries at her rural home in southwest England on Thursday. The man was arrested on Friday but is no longer under investigation, according to Devon and Cornwall Police. Detectives are continuing their inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident, which is not believed to be terror-related or politically motivated. Widdecombe was a prominent conservative politician for decades before gaining further public recognition through reality television and later political commentary.

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Man arrested on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe’s murder is released

Devon and Cornwall police have released a 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. The man is no longer part of the investigation. Widdecombe's body was discovered with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday. Police are continuing their inquiries to identify those responsible and establish the full circumstances of the incident. They have stated that the killing is not believed to be politically motivated and a terrorist motive has been ruled out. Political leaders have expressed shock and horror at the alleged murder.

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Ann Widdecombe investigation: police release man arrested on suspicion of former MP’s murder – latest updates

Devon and Cornwall police have released a 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. The arrest occurred on Friday afternoon, and the man was released from custody early Saturday morning, with police stating he is no longer part of the investigation. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman confirmed that officers are continuing to conduct "numerous inquiries" and that the force's priority is to identify those responsible and thoroughly examine all available evidence. The article does not provide further details on the circumstances of the investigation or the reason for the man's release.

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A man arrested on suspicion of murdering ex-MP Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer part of the investigation.

— Devon and Cornwall Police

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Ann Widdecombe was known for her socially conservative views and opposition to abortion and equalizing the age of consent.

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Police released a 26-year-old man arrested in connection with the killing of former politician Ann Widdecombe.

— Devon and Cornwall Police

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Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead in her rural home with serious injuries.

— AP

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The killing is not believed to be an act of terror and there is no information to suggest it was politically motivated.

— Devon and Cornwall Police

Apr 26 – May 2

1 articles|1 sources
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The Guardian - World NewsApr 30

Unrest in Alice Springs after Jefferson Lewis arrested over death of Kumanjayi Little Baby

Jefferson Lewis, a 47-year-old man, was arrested in Alice Springs in connection with the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. Following his arrest, a crowd gathered outside the hospital where Lewis was being treated, leading to clashes with police. During the unrest, police vehicles and bins were set alight, and objects were thrown at officers, who responded with tear gas. Lewis has since been transported to Darwin for safety reasons. Northern Territory police commissioner Martin Dole stated that charges are anticipated soon and urged the community to allow the police to conduct their investigation. The unrest has reportedly been quelled.

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Northern Territory police arrested Jefferson Lewis at a residence in Alice Springs in connection with the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

— Northern Territory police statement

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A police vehicle was set on fire and objects were thrown at police during unrest outside the Alice Springs hospital.

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The body of the five-year-old girl was discovered by a police search and rescue team shortly before midday on Thursday.

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Jefferson Lewis was transported to Darwin for safety concerns regarding hospital staff, police, and himself, rather than for medical reasons.

— Martin Dole

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Jefferson Lewis was found by members of the community and badly beaten before police arrived at the scene.

— Guardian Australia sources